Seems that Ming is very touchy about stuff and reading into people's words things that aren't there... Many people prefer the quick access and ease of use of the big controls and such, Pro or Novice. From what Rob is saying, though, the balls were created as something that can be hidden if users like more advanced controls. "More advanced" meaning more like higher-end 3D packages that don't have those big controls but instead allow users to use hotkeys or the little widgets up in the corner. I personally use other packages than Poser and don't like the space the big controls take up. Most of the time, I hide them. There are times, though, when it is just faster and more convenient to use the bigger controls. If the controls were put in the interface to insult anyone who used them, don't you think DAZ would have had random insults pop up every time you used them? ;)